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Ethiopian Food, Part 1: Injera and Berbere Spice Blend

One benefit of having kids around who are adventurous eaters is it often means trying new foods. Two summers ago, we were in Berkeley, California and decided to go out for sit-down-style dinner. There was an Ethiopian restaurant down the … Continue reading

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Meatless Monday: Vegetarian Pepperoni Pizza Mac and Cheese

My 15-year-old stepson has been a vegetarian his entire life, by his own choosing. The few exceptions around that came when he was really little… He and my husband used to enjoy garlic clam pizza at Golden Boy in San … Continue reading

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Meatless Monday: Mushroom Pizza with Homemade Pesto and a No-Knead Crust

I posted a version of this pizza a couple months ago, but wanted to give it a revamping. Half the time when I make this pizza, I cannot decide what it is that works so well. Is the magic all … Continue reading

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Meatless Monday: Veggie Yakiudon

Although we eat a lot of Mexican food around here, there are some things I enjoy much more…  Noodles, for instance, are at the top of the list. It almost doesn’t matter the type or the particular cuisine. Maybe it’s … Continue reading

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Meatless Monday: Spinach, Artichoke and Mushroom Ravioli

Recently, I asked Vincent what he wanted for dinner? “Ummm… ravioli?” If there’s one thing I love about this kid (sure, there are many things, but we’ll just chat about this one right now), it’s his unfailing ability to ask … Continue reading

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Meatless Monday: Barbecue Chik’n Pizza

Yesterday I posted a photo on my personal facebook page, of the loaded sandwich I was enjoying after a good workout. Later on, a friend inquired, “what do you do to stay so fit?” I thought about this, then responded … Continue reading

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Meatless Monday : Vegetarian Chik’n Pot (Hand)Pies

Last night, I dreamt that someone told me I had to bake a lemon meringue pie. In a state of complete panic, I exclaimed “I’ve never made a lemon meringue pie in my life! How do I get those little … Continue reading

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Meatless Monday: Bacon Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese

The other day I was on the cross trainer at the gym and bam! vegetarian bacon cheeseburger mac and cheese popped into my brain from god-knows-where. As I added up the miles in my workout, all I could think about … Continue reading

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Meatless Monday: Pesto Mushroom Pizza

Today is my last day of being 28. Truth be told, it feels like one of those super non-monumental birthdays. 29: it’s not quite 30, but far enough from 21 that the need to overindulge feels unnecessary. I prefer a … Continue reading

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Meatless Monday: Morel Pizza with Leeks, Shallots and Goat Cheese

I feel like I should apologize for sharing a pizza recipe with you… AGAIN… But really, I’m not that sorry. We have been eating a lot of homemade pizza recently. This recipe has changed our lives… It’s no lie that … Continue reading

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